What is it?
Fabric panels decorated with many folds that are located along the entire length of the product and remain on it, both in the raised and lowered position. At the bottom of the curtains, cords pass through the loops, which, when pulled together, form festoons.
Types of curtains
There are main types of French curtains.
Lifting
The most common type. The canvases rising upward form waves and lush voluminous folds.
Fixed
They cover the window constantly, are in a static position, do not move to the side and do not rise up.
Curtain sizes
French curtains are divided into two types of sizes.
Long
A classic and quite popular design option. They will be an excellent solution for a spacious room. Beautifully draped fabrics give special softness and sophistication to the space.
The photo shows a living room and long French curtains on the windows.
Short
They are chosen based on the design features of the room, for example, when there is a sofa near the window, the windowsill goes into the tabletop, or the room itself is simply too small. It is in these cases that elegant and comfortable short models are used.
Materials
Awnings are sewn from well-draped materials to fully reveal their aesthetic possibilities.
Linen
Linen curtains look great, are pleasant to the touch, easily withstand numerous washings and do not lose their original presentable appearance for a long time.
Velvet
A material with a unique depth of color. It is covered with a dense pile, which has an elegant play of light and shadow.
Veil
Will add tenderness and airiness to any room and will become a magnificent window decoration. The veil looks great both on its own and in combination with denser or lighter fabrics.
Silk
Shiny, durable and soft. It has the ability to be dyed in various shades. Silk awnings shimmer beautifully in the light.
Organza
Organza products will make the interior light and elegant, emphasize any style and charm with their elegance.
Satin fabric
Very dense, beautifully draped fabric with a perfectly smooth surface. Awnings made of satin give a radiant shine, which occurs due to the reflection of light.
Photos in the interior of rooms
This type of curtains will become the secret of real attractiveness.
French curtains in the kitchen
Here, both short curtains to the windowsill and long options will look appropriate. Awnings, with their lush and luxurious folds, will perfectly complement any kitchen interior and add charm, wealth and pomp to it.
The photo shows short French curtains in the kitchen interior.
Children’s room
Awnings will become an original characteristic decoration and will set the tone for the entire room. However, from a practical point of view, French curtains are not the best option for decorating a children’s room, since due to the large number of folds, they collect a lot of dust.
Living room or hall
They bring a touch of romance and sophistication to this room. Today, French curtains decorate both elaborate and simple living room interiors.
Bedroom
Similar curtains will add chic, prestige and solidity to the bedroom. With their lyrical and delicate design, they create a special atmosphere and emphasize good taste.
The photo shows the bedroom interior and a window opening with French curtains.
Balcony
French curtains will be an excellent decoration for large balconies and loggias. They will fill the space with warmth and coziness, and turn the room into a romantic nest for a pleasant pastime.
Office
It is better to use curtains without accessories, made of transparent fabrics in calm classic tones.
On the stairs
Awnings are perfect for decorating a high window, and it doesn’t matter what material they are made of. Both curtains made of heavy satin and airy veils will look great. Such products will add even more chic and shine to the window opening.
Examples of design in various styles
Awnings with their exclusivity will add a picturesque image to the interior of a certain style.
Classic
French curtains are the embodiment of the classics. Graceful falling accordion draperies will perfectly fit into the interior in this style and will add celebration, style, sophistication, elegance and splendor to it.
The photo shows a bathroom in a classic style with French curtains on the window.
Provence
The elegant design of French curtains, perfectly matches the simple and laconic interior of Provence.
In the photo, white awning curtains in the living room in Provence style.
Modern
Awnings will especially emphasize the freedom of style, create real coziness and add soft diffused lighting to the entire room.
The photo shows a dining room in a modern style and a window opening with French curtains.
Baroque
Long French curtains are suitable for the design of this solemn and pompous style. They are especially harmonious and associated with the luxury and elegance of palaces.
Color palette
Curtains “French women” have a rather rich color range.
White
Is a symbol of purity, harmony, peace and inner peace. A window decorated with white curtains will create a feeling of airiness and softness and will give the room a special lightness, weightlessness and tenderness.
Red
A bright and emotional color associated with energy and strength. Red French curtains will be simply impossible not to notice in the interior. They will attract attention and will become a great accent in the room.
Beige
Curtains of this color are suitable for decorating any room. Light passing through beige curtains warms up, due to which the room becomes more comfortable and pleasant.
The photo shows beige curtains in the kitchen interior.
Pink
A delicate shade of dawn, freshness, charm, romance and love. Pink awnings will be a rather original solution and will add charisma to the interior.
Purple
Sensual, mysterious and deep color. The presence of purple decor on the windows in the room stimulates inspiration and creative thinking.
The photo shows purple French curtains in the kitchen interior.
Green
Creates a fresh atmosphere in the room. A wide range of shades allows you to choose a product for any style and type of room.
Awning curtain design
A well-chosen design will make the window in each room original and interesting.
Flowers and vegetation
They will give comfort and joy. Colorful floral awnings will set a special mood for the interior, make the atmosphere more playful and fill the room with energy.
Monograms
Such an ornament on curtains will easily satisfy even the most sophisticated taste. After all, with its help you can make a real royal apartment out of an ordinary room.
Options for attaching to the cornice
There are several options for attaching French curtains:
- Velcro;
- tape or curtain tape;
- loops.
Combination with other types of curtains
Awnings can also be perfectly combined with other types of curtains.
Curtains
Such a combination will create a harmonious and stylish image in the room. In company with exquisite French curtains, both smooth and light curtains with a classic design and more laconic options, sewn from thicker fabric, for example blackout, will do.
The photo shows a living room and awning curtains combined with curtains.
Roller blinds
Perfectly combined with each other. Roller blinds give a modern touch to the window design, and awnings add splendor and significance.
Decorating curtains
A properly decorated window opening will add a bright accent to any interior.
Lambrequin
Soft, beautifully draped fabrics are especially suitable for each other, due to which an original image of the window is created.
Tassels
They can be used to achieve visual highlighting of the curtain structure and give it an even more beautiful and elegant look.
Fringe
It looks playful and light and gives beautiful awnings a special charm.
Glass beads
Reminiscent of precious stones. With the help of glass beads you can create a truly exquisite look of curtains.
Examples of non-standard windows
When decorating such window openings, you should not adhere to certain standards and do not be afraid to add something individual to their decor.
Bay window
They will emphasize the design and help to highlight it. To decorate bay windows, it is worth choosing French curtains of light shades, made of lightweight fabrics.
The photo shows bay windows decorated with French curtains.
Window with a balcony door
Elegant awnings, thanks to their drapery, will easily emphasize the aesthetics of a window with a balcony door.
Arch
Both short and long curtains placed on the cornice in a semicircle are suitable for an arched window. Such decor will attract attention and help to competently highlight the unusual shape of the window opening.
